Crédit photo : Enault Jean- Michel - Sous licence Creative Commons
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Timeline
XIXe siècle
Époque contemporaine
1900
2000
XIXe siècle
Museum Foundation
Museum Foundation XIXe siècle (≈ 1865)
Creation of the Museum of Natural History.
2015
Partial classification
Partial classification 2015 (≈ 2015)
Registration for Historic Monuments (domain and buildings).
2020
Closure for renovation
Closure for renovation 2020 (≈ 2020)
Start of work (in progress).
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui
Aujourd'hui Aujourd'hui (≈ 2025)
Position de référence.
Heritage classified
The estate Emmanuel Liais sis 22 bis, rue de la Bucaille, comprising: the entire land base of the estate and its fence walls (Box BE 349, 390, 391); the library in its entirety, including layout structures related to its operation (rays, stairs, passageways and guardrails); the entire observatory tower; the museum, in its entirety, including the extension; all greenhouses; the guardian's house, in full, including the extension: registration by order of 2 September 2015
Key figures
Emmanuel Liais - Botanist and astronomer
Inspire the name of the museum.
Louise Le Gall - Conservative (2010)
Head of the museum before renovation.
Origin and history
Emmanuel Liais Museum is a natural history museum located in Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, in the Manche department of Normandy. Founded in the 19th century, it is labeled museum of France and depends on the municipality. His collections cover botany, zoology, natural history, ethnography and anthropology. The site is named after Emmanuel Liais, a botanist and astronomer from Cherbourg, whose scientific heritage marks his identity.
The estate, partially classified as Historic Monuments in 2015, includes a library, an observatory tower, greenhouses, and a guard house. The museum has been closed to the public since 2020 for renovation work. In 2010, Louise Le Gall was the curator. The buildings, whose official address is 22 bis rue de la Bucaille, reflect 19th century architecture and scientific ambitions.
Available sources, such as Monumentum and Wikipedia, highlight its role in preserving local natural and cultural heritage. Books, such as History of the Liais Museum (Cécile Binet, 2008), document its evolution. The museum remains a symbol of the humanities and natural sciences in Normandy, despite its temporary closure.
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